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  • Making Visual Poetry: March 7 – 29, 2026

    Experience how Hawai’i island artists explore the relationship between image and word in Waimea Arts Council members' exhibit: Making Visual Poetry. The Firehouse Gallery is located at the intersection of highways 190 and 19 and is regularly open from Thursday – Sunday 11-3 and whenever flags are flying. For more information, call 808-887-1052.

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    Free Community Art Class on Origami Shadow Boxes

    Come create your own origami shadow box!  The Waimea Arts Council and Thelma Parker Memorial Library are sponsoring a community art class "Origami Shadow Boxes" on March 7, 2026 from 10-noon.  Artist Lorrie Taylor will show beginning artists 6+ how to fold their own origami shadow box and add small treasures. Students are encouraged to find treasures on a nature walk or bring small treasures from home to display in their box. Origami box materials provided by the Waimea Arts Council. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Class is held at the Thelma Parker Memorial Library, 67-1209 Mamalahoa Hwy. The class is free, but space is limited. Please register by calling 808-887-6067.

  • Making Visual Poetry Opening Reception: March 7, 3-5 pm

    Come meet artists at the opening reception for Making Visual Poetry on Saturday, December 7 from 3-5 pm, with light pupus and punch. Experience how Hawai'i island artists explore the relationship between image and word in this members' exhibit. The Firehouse Gallery is located at the intersection of highways 190 and 19. Call 808-887-1052 for more information.

  • Opening Reception: Realism in Oils

    Come enjoy light refreshments and meet artist Norma Watt at the opening of her mini-show 'Realism in Oils' on Saturday March 7 from 3-5 pm.

  • First Saturday Art Class: Build-a-Bird

    Create a bird and habitat at the April First Saturday Art Class. In partnership with the Waimea Arts Council, Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library presents Build-A-Bird! with artist Lorrie Taylor on April 4 from 10 am to noon in the library. In this class, beginning artists 6+ will create their own bird and habitat using a selection of supplies, some bird knowledge, and their creativity. All materials provided by the Waimea Arts Council. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. This class is presented as part of the library’s Flight Path grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The Flight Path campaign is focused on how communities can observe and protect local and migratory birds, especially during peak migration periods. Class size is limited and advance registration at the library for each class is required. To register, or for more info, call 808-887-6067.